Methods and apparatus for extinguishing fires
AssigneeFiretrace USA, LLC
InventorJoseph Michael Bennett
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Abstract
A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant having a suppressant and a thermal absorbant. The suppressant is configured to suppress the fire. The thermal absorbant is configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the thermal absorbant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the suppressant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.
Claims63
A fire extinguishant, comprising:
- a suppressant;
- and
- a thermal absorbant configured to absorb radiation, wherein the thermal absorbant is proximate to the suppressant.
A fire extinguishant comprising a suppressant having a source of color configured to absorb thermal radiation.
A fire control system, comprising:
- an extinguishant, comprising:
- a suppressant;
- and
- a thermal absorbant configured to absorb radiation, wherein the thermal absorbant is proximate to the suppressant;
- and
- a dispenser configured to contain the extinguishant.
A method for extinguishing a fire, comprising:
- detecting the fire;
- and
- dispensing an extinguishant proximate to the fire, wherein the extinguishant comprises:
- a suppressant;
- and
- a thermal absorbant configured to absorb radiation, wherein the thermal absorbant is proximate to the suppressant.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.